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Cinnamon Rock Candy Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: Varies depending on size of broken pieces, approximately 40-50 pieces
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Rock Candy recipe creates crunchy, spiced candy pieces infused with warm cinnamon flavor and a vibrant red hue. Perfect for holiday treats or flavorful sweet snacks, this candy combines water, sugar, and corn syrup cooked to the hard crack stage, then scented with cinnamon oil. Once cooled and dusted with powdered sugar, the candy breaks into delightful bite-sized shards with a satisfying snap and spicy cinnamon kick.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon oil (adjust for spice level)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for dusting)

Others

  • Butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Butter a 15x10x1-inch sheet cake pan, then line it with parchment paper and butter the parchment paper well to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, mix the water, sugar, light corn syrup, and red food coloring. Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar begins to dissolve.
  3. Cook to hard crack stage: Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Heat it until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which usually takes about 20 minutes. Watch carefully and briefly remove from heat if the mixture nears the edge of the pan to prevent boiling over.
  4. Add cinnamon oil and pour: Remove the pan from heat once 300°F is reached. Carefully stir in the cinnamon oil—be cautious as it is very strong. Quickly pour the hot candy into the prepared pan and allow it to cool undisturbed for at least 4 hours until fully set.
  5. Break and dust: After cooling, dust the top of the candy with powdered sugar. Flip the candy slab onto a cutting board, peel off the parchment, and use a knife to break it into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, dust with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
  6. Storage: Store the cinnamon rock candy in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for an extended period.

Notes

  • Use caution when working with hot sugar as it can cause severe burns.
  • The cinnamon oil is potent; adjust quantity according to taste preference for spiciness.
  • Ensure the candy thermometer is properly clipped for accurate temperature readings.
  • Powdered sugar dusting helps prevent the candy pieces from sticking together.
  • Store candy in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.

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